Bang Gang

Bang Gang
Origin	Reykjavík, Iceland
Genres	Folk trip hop indie pop electronic downtempo shoegaze
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Sproti Bang ehf EMI Cod Music From Nowhere Discograph
Members	Barði Jóhannsson
Past members	Henrik Baldvin Björnsson Esther Talia Casey

Bang Gang is a downtempo band from Iceland founded by songwriter and producer Barði Jóhannsson (see also Lady & Bird). The band was formed in 1996, in Barði's hometown of Reykjavík. Bang Gang were initially a surf band but it moved into melodic pop.^[1]

While Barði has worked with a number of vocalists and musicians, he remains the only constant member. The band's second album

has been described by journalists as "Atmospheric Ghost Pop" and has a sound that is unique.

The band is recognized for its blend of songwriting, electronica and glacial atmospheres.

and a number of independent shows at venues such as Salle Pleyel, Gramercy theater, Getty Center and more across Europe and North America.

Albums

You (1998)

When

campaign.

The single "Sleep" was released in 1998 and featured a video by director Ragnar Bragason. Followed by another single and video for the song "So Alone".

Their first album, You, was released in Iceland in 1998. The band signed a deal with East-West France, who released You in 2000. The French version featured remixes by French musician Kid Loco.

Something Wrong (2003)

Various songs from Something Wrong were used for TV, film and other media. For example, the song "Follow" was used in Fox TV show

Emporio Armani advertisement and was featured in the movie Cashback and the trailer for the film Triage; and "Find What You Get" has been used in commercials for the car Lancia Musa

.

Ghosts from the Past (2008)

Sky Movies

.

The Wolves Are Whispering (2015)

The Wolves Are Whispering is the fourth studio album of Bang Gang.

The record features guest writers and vocalists Keren Ann, Helen Marnie (Ladytron), Bloodgroup and Jofridur Akadottir (Samaris, Pascal Pinon)

Discography

• You (1998)
• Something Wrong (2003)
• Ghosts from the Past (2008)
• The Wolves Are Whispering (2015)

References

1. ^ Grunebaum, Dan. "Bang Gang | Metropolis Magazine". Metropolis Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 December 2006. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
2. ^ "Bang Gang". Spin.com. May 7, 2007. Archived from the original on 6 February 2008. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
3. ^ "Bang Gang: Something Wrong - From Nowhere". April 23, 2007. Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2018.

External links

• Official band website
• Myspace
• Barði Jóhannsson

Reviews

• Something Wrong album review
• Something Wrong album review
• Ghosts From The Past album review
• Ghosts From The Past album review
• Ghosts From The Past album review
• The Wolves Are Whispering album review